Archives October 2014

As the next round of 13+ scholarship exams approaches, we reflect on what an extraordinary challenge this is for our young people. 13+ scholarship exams are an alternative to 13+ Common Entrance exams but, without exception, they are much more difficult! Public schools can set their own brand of scholarship paper, aligned with the academic expectation of their school. However, many schools choose the Common Academic Scholarship Exams (CASE) published by the ISEB.

The toughest of scholarship papers have been likened to higher-level GCSE or even A level in terms of standard. The incredible thing ...

Aiming for the best British public school?

Demand is high, few will succeed: here’s how. We take the stress away and teach success, one student at a time. Our students learn winning ways and the habit of achievement. We start with the best tutors. Our tutors are first-rate teachers from first-rate schools. Our students don’t just learn their subject they learn how to succeed.

To see how it works, take a look at the animation below created by one of our students. Pretty impressive for a 13 year old!

Have you ever wondered why sport and drama are so popular?! For one, there is no homework, of course! More importantly, though, children can move! There are not many youngsters happy to be stuck on their chair all day, particularly in summer, so what a treat to be able to stretch, bounce and run. Joining up the dots, to make the heavier subjects a little lighter, let’s bring movement into the classroom. There are activities that naturally involve standing and walking but, let’s face it, the desk and chair ...

How do you cope when the sun is out and there’s still so much to do?! The answer is surely to treat yourself! A blast of sunshine and deep breath of fresh air can do wonders to boost moral. Better still, a brisk walk, kick about or swim can freshen up the grey cells ready for the next instalment. If the clock is ticking and the pressure is too much, how about star jumps whilst reciting something useful (conjugations, times tables, prime numbers). If you have a lovely, helpful person about, they could quiz you, challenge you even. How ...